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The Puyehue-Cordon Caulle Volcanic Eruption

A volcanic eruption and the forces of nature it releases is something to behold and respect. On June 5th the Puyehue-Cordon Caulle volcano chain near Entrelagos, Chile erupted sending an ash and rock plume 6 miles into the air. The images are frightening and beautiful at the same time.

Plume of ash, estimated six miles (10km) high and three mile wide is seen after a volcano erupted in the Puyehue-Cordon Caulle volcanic chain, about 575 miles (920 km) south of the capital, Santiago. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado